CD Reviews

Billie shines in mostly live recordings 1952-1959

Anthony C. Navarro | US | 03/17/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"most critics dont like this later period as much as her commodore sides--- early 1940's--- or later Columbia recordings---late 30's early 40's------ which i agree are her best but these are her best also(you could call it her early to mid verve period --- many tracks are live with superb sound and the grewatest musicians of the era backing billie up---------you must own this ---- the ben webster (tenor) solos are as good as anything he ever played --- cant add to that --- buy this and its cheap too -- love you billie , very much"

Billie weep for me

Annie Van Auken | Planet Earth | 05/09/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"BILLIE HOLIDAY: SONGS OF LOST LOVE is typical of VERVE's "Essential" series in that it's typically superb.

Another VERVE "Essential":ELLA FITZGERALD: THE GREAT SONGS features another thrillng singer. In this set Ella croons, scats, glides and swings her way through such pop and jazz standards as "Oh, Lady Be Good." "A-Tisket, A-Tasket," "Summertime," "Pick Yourself Up" and a dozen others.